87 FR 139 pgs. 43527-43528 - Proposed Information Collection Activity; Building Evidence on Employment Strategies (BEES) (OMB #0970-0537)
Type: NOTICEVolume: 87Number: 139Pages: 43527 - 43528
Pages: 43527, 43528FR document: [FR Doc. 2022-15633 Filed 7-20-22; 8:45 am]
Agency: Health and Human Services Department
Sub Agency: Children and Families Administration
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Children and Families
Proposed Information Collection Activity; Building Evidence on Employment Strategies (BEES) (OMB #0970-0537)
AGENCY:
Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services.
ACTION:
Request for public comments.
SUMMARY:
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is proposing to extend data collection activity for BEES. We are not proposing any changes to the currently approved materials.
DATES:
Comments are due within 60 days of publication. In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, ACF is soliciting public comment on the specific aspects of the information collection described above.
ADDRESSES:
You can obtain copies of the proposed collection of information and submit comments by emailing opreinfocollection@acf.hhs.gov. Identify all requests by the title of the information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Description: The purpose of BEES is to evaluate the effectiveness of a range of programs designed to improve employment and earnings outcomes for individuals with low incomes. More specifically, BEES is primarily evaluating programs that serve adults whose employment prospects have been affected by Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and mental health conditions. This is being accomplished through impact and implementation studies. When possible, a randomized control trial research design is being used for the impact evaluations. This request for an extension is to complete the following data collection activities: baseline, updated contact information, and follow up surveys for the impact studies; an online staff survey; and qualitative interviews with program participants and staff. In addition to collecting these data, the BEES project will continue to maintain consent forms for the collection of administrative data. Data collected is being used to estimate the effects of the participating programs on employment, earnings, and other key outcomes for the purpose of assessing the effectiveness of the programs.
Respondents: The respondents in this extension will include individuals who will enroll in BEES and complete the baseline survey during this period. All study participants will be fielded the follow up survey. We will also conduct qualitative interviews with program staff and participants in the participating sites 1-2 times. Lastly, program staff will be asked to complete a web-based survey.
| Instrument | Number of respondents (total over request period) | Number of responses per respondent (total over request period) | Average burden per response (in hours) | Total burden (in hours) | Annual burden (in hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burden for previously approved, ongoing data collection | |||||
| Attachment D1-D5. Baseline information form for participants | 3,000 | 1 | 0.25 | 750 | 250 |
| Attachment E. Contact Update Letter and Form | 4,300 | 1 | 0.1 | 429 | 143 |
| Attachment F. Program managers, staff, and partner interview guide-SUD Programs | 80 | 2 | 1.5 | 360 | 120 |
| Attachment G. Program managers, staff, and partner interview guide-Whole Family Approach Programs | 20 | 2 | 1.5 | 45 | 15 |
| Attachment K-1. 12-month Follow-Up Participant Interview | 4,300 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,149.5 | 717 |
| Attachment L. Program Managers, Staff, and Partners Interview Guide | 200 | 2 | 1.5 | 300 | 99 |
| Attachment M. Participant Case Study Interview Guide | 84 | 1 | 1.5 | 126 | 42 |
| Attachment N. Program Staff Case Study Interview Guide | 84 | 1 | 1 | 84 | 28 |
| Attachment O. Program Staff Survey | 300 | 1 | 0.5 | 150 | 50 |
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,464.
[top] Comments: The Department specifically requests comments on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted within 60 days of this publication.
Authority: Section 413 of the Social Security Act as amended by the FY 2017 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31).
Mary B. Jones,
ACF/OPRE Certifying Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-15633 Filed 7-20-22; 8:45 am]
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